How many of my tax dollars go to the Suffolk County Water Authority?
None! The Water Authority is an independent, not-for-profit, public benefit corporation. We are not part of Suffolk County government. We have no taxing powers. All of the money we need to operate comes from the sale of water and the sale of our own AA rated tax-free municipal bonds. We operate solely for the benefit of the customers we serve. By the way, our water rates are well below the national average, and our extensive system of fire hydrants helps to keep your homeowners and fire insurance premiums down!
